Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 35, Number 123, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 October 1903 — A Band That Deserves Encouragement [ARTICLE]

A Band That Deserves Encouragement

The new band which was organized here abont two month’s ago is making rapid progress towards becoming a first class musical organizition. The band has now about 18 members, who all have the qualities whioh tend to make first class musioians. Several members of the old band have expressed their willingneßJ to j rin tbik new organization as soon as the boys become a little more advanced in theirwork. It is “the intention to practice twice a week daring the winter, with the expectation of having a band of at leaet 25 pieces, who will be capable of giving first olass oonoerts next summer.

This new band, if given ttie proper encouragement has an excellent opportunity of becoming the 3rd Regimental Band of the Indiana National Guard. The progress made so far by the members has been entirely due to their own individual efforts. The instruments have beon purchased, and one of the finest halls in the state donated to them, but their present, greatest need is a good financial support from the oitizens of RensselAer.

The boys do not expect a great amount from any one person but if eaoh comes loyally to their suppoit, the amount obtained will go a long way towards perfecting and giving Rensselaer, one of the best bands in the state.

From the expression of regret on the part of most of the people, at not having concerts this summer it is shown that a band would be very muoh appreciated and that it is almost a necessity. The dew band assisted by several of the old members will go to the depot next Sunday afternoon to meet Cjmpany M. when it arrives from West Point, Ky., and our people will then have an opportunity to see and' judge for themselves of the excellent progress they have been making, and their fine promise for the future.